... you swim when you were 10?
Could/ Were you able to
We ... get to the meeting on time yesterday, because the plane was delayed by one hour
couldn't/ weren't able to
He ... to arrive at the party on time, even after missing the train, so he was very pleased.
was able
James _____ speak Japanese when he lived in Japan, but he's forgotten most of it now.
could / was able to
I _____ to understand the chapter we had to read for homework. It was too difficult.
wasn't able
I _____ lift this box - it's too heavy! Would you help me please?
can't
Lucy _____ make it to our meeting. She's stuck in traffic.
can't
Unfortunately, I really _____ sing at all. No-one in my family is musical either..
can't
When the car broke down I was really pleased because I _____ to solve the problem.
was able
A: Was Maura ________ swim in the lake two weeks ago? B: No, she wasn't. It was too windy.
able to
